Celebrating Uniqueness & Self-Love with Laneice Runnel
In this episode of Campus Chronicles, we’re joined by Laneice Runnel — motivational speaker, coach, and founder of Laneice Leads. Laneice shares her powerful journey from university student to TEDx speaker, reflecting on what it means to truly love and honour yourself in a world that often tells you not to.
From Student to Speaker: Laneice’s Journey
Laneice opens up about her time at university — a formative period filled with self-doubt, pressure, and the weight of comparison. Over time, she began to challenge those inner voices and step into her purpose. Today, she helps others do the same through her work in leadership, wellness, and self-development.
Self-Love Isn’t a Destination
One of Laneice’s most powerful messages is that self-love isn’t a place you arrive at — it’s something you practise every single day. From setting boundaries to embracing your quirks, Laneice shares how self-love becomes a compass for decision-making, relationships, and personal growth.
“Self-love isn’t something you earn — it’s something you give yourself permission to feel,” she says.
Challenging the Beauty Standard Narrative
We explore body positivity, social media pressures, and the unrealistic standards young people are bombarded with daily. Laneice challenges listeners to reclaim their voice and worth — no filters, no approval needed. Her TEDx talk, which she references in the episode, dives even deeper into this mission of helping people rediscover their confidence and power.
Practical Tools for Students
Laneice leaves listeners with empowering tools for everyday life:
- Replace negative self-talk with affirmations rooted in truth
- Surround yourself with people who uplift, not diminish
- Create boundaries around comparison triggers (online or offline)
Whether you’re struggling with self-image, navigating university pressures, or looking to build more confidence, this episode reminds us that our uniqueness is not something to fix — it’s something to celebrate.
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